Washington Bicycle Ride Calendar

February/March/April 2008

Seattle Bike Swap -- Feb. 23, 2008  100 ve.ndors offer new and used bicycle related goods for sale; Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park. Sponsored by Cascade Bicycle Club

Chilly Hilly -- Feb. 24, 2008 The year's first big ride by Cascade Bicycle Club. Loops around Bainbridge Island for 33 miles. (See 2007 Chilly Hilly photos and story.)

Group Health Seattle Bike Expo -- March 8 and 9, 2008 Technically not a ride, but it's a huge event and it's all about cycling; new location on the waterfront at Cruise Terminal 30, Seattle. Organized by Cascade Bicycle Club.

McClinchy Mile -- March 15, 2008 Three bicycle loops -- a hilly 27-, a flat 34-, or challenging 47-mile -- through Snohomish County that begin in Arlington; sponsored by BIKES of Everett. 

Tulip Pedal -- April 5, 2008  Up to 60 miles of cycling; associated with Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Leaves from La Conner Middle School between 7 and noon (site moved from Rexville Grange); sponsored by Skagit County Medic One.

Tulips and Bays Bike Tour -- April 7-10, 2008  Bike rides of 20-30 miles through tulip farms in the La Conner and Birch Bay areas. Fully supported and arranged by Spokane Parks and Recreation. SeeActivity Guide (.pdf), p. 17, for details.

The Daffodil Classic -- April 13, 2008 Three long bicycle loops -- 40, 62 or 102 miles -- leaving Orting, Washington. Also an out-and-back on a bike trail that can be 1 to 30 miles. Sponsored by the Tacoma Wheelmen's Bicycle Club.